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With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

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The Career and Experiential Learning Team educates students and alumni on the essential job searching and life skills to propel them to succeed in the increasingly competitive global marketplace.

Service-learning integrates relevant community service with course work and critical reflection to enrich the learning experience, foster social responsibility and civic engagement, and strengthen communities.

Service-Learning

The Honors Program at Barry is designed to challenge, enrich, and prepare especially motivated students to pursue their fullest potential. By participating in a rigorous curriculum rounded out by an array of edifying and interactive events, students explore crucial issues that we face in our daily lives. Students are given the space for discussion and debate and the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields. The Office of Financial Aid can assist with determining eligibility for the Honors Program.

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is located in the center of the beautiful Miami Shores campus of Barry University. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of Barry University and an inspirational figure in the Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Miami. The extensive Library research collections include more than 950,000 physical items, over 40,000 print and on-line journal subscriptions, and several thousand on-line books and streaming video resources.

At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

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Continuing Education (CE) offers a variety of courses and non-credit programs designed to respond to the diverse educational interests and lifelong learning needs of individuals of all ages. We offer certificate, credential exam preparation, and licensure programs for professional and personal enrichment.

High school students: Get a jump-start on your college education with dual enrollment courses from Barry University! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

Dual Enrollment

Barry University is committed to provide you with a dynamic and flexible approach to your degree pathway through our online courses and degree programs. We understand that balancing academics, work, and personal commitments can be challenging. That's why our online offerings are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing you to pursue your educational goals without compromising on other important aspects of your life.

Distance Education

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

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We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

Campus Life

For students currently enrolled in classes at Barry, we have a wealth of resources you can tap into to bring ease and efficiency to your university experience. Get the help you need with administrative or financial questions, or check out course catalogs to help plan your schedule by semester. All the information you need to excel is at your fingertips.

Eva Nowakowski-Sims, PhD, LCSW, MPH, RYT-200

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Eva Nowakowski-Sims, PhD, LCSW, MPH, RYT-200
Eva Nowakowski-Sims, PhD, LCSW, MPH, RYT-200 Professor

Biography

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Ph.D., 2006, School of Social Work, Barry University
MSW, 2001, School of Social Work, Barry University
MPH, 2000, School of Public Health, University of South Florida
BS, 1997 Psychology, University of Florida

Psychedelics Assisted Therapy Certification, Naropa University
Trauma Informed Weightlifting certification
RYT 200, Registered Yoga Teacher & Lifeforce Yoga® Practitioner
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, International Association of Trauma Professionals
Trauma Informed Care Certification, Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Association

Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice

Dr. Nowakowski-Sims is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience working with individuals and families impacted by trauma.   Her clinical work integrates somatic movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to support healing and nervous system regulation. You can find her on Instagram as the body-minded therapist.

Commitment to Trauma-Informed Education

Dr. Nowakowski-Sims creates inclusive learning environments that honor students’ unique identities, values, and lived experiences. She views students as the experts of their learning journeys and employs responsive, strengths-based teaching strategies that meet the diverse needs of learners from varying personal and social backgrounds. Her classrooms are intentionally structured to foster psychological safety, openness, and mutual respect—core elements of trauma-informed education. By encouraging honest dialogue, critical self-reflection, and lively, respectful debate, she cultivates spaces where students can engage in academic discovery, personal growth, and collective empowerment. Through this approach, she supports the development of future social workers grounded in compassion, equity, and a deep respect for diversity.

Community Engagement

Dr Nowakowski-Sims’ expertise in trauma and mind-body mental health has connected her with community agencies seeking training and consultation.  Dr. Nowakowski-Sims actively collaborates with community organizations to deliver professional development on trauma-informed care, somatic regulation, and burnout prevention. She has served on advisory councils, task forces, and coalitions focused on child welfare, domestic violence, and community mental health for more than two decades.

Publications, Presentations, Research, Awards

Dr. Nowakowski-Sims is a prolific scholar whose research focuses on trauma-informed interventions, like body-based healing and psychedelic-assisted therapy.  She recently received the 2025 Medallion Award for Excellence in Scholarship.

Recent publications & presentations:

  • Nowakowski-Sims, E. (under review).  Psychedelics and Social Work: Practical Considerations for Trauma-Informed Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. Advances in Social Work
  • Nowakowski-Sims, E. (under review).  Yoga Integration in Clinical Practice as a Healing Strategy for Trauma. Journal for Creativity in Mental Health.
  • Nowakowski-Sims, E. & Holzworth, J. (2025).  Social Worker Attitudes Towards Psychedelics.  Clinical Social Work. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10615-025-00988-9
  • Nowakowski-Sims, E. & Papchik, R. (2025).  A Qualitative Pilot Study of a Gender-Affirming Weightlifting Program for Trans and Non-Binary Students. International Journal of Transgender Health. : http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2025.2498758
  • Nowakowski-Sims, E. & Papciak, R. (2025).  A Qualitative Pilot Study Exploring Gender Affirming Exercise Programming Among TNB College Students.  Paper presented at Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
  • Allen, H., Nowakowski-Sims, E, Meyer, M., & Cabassa, L.  (2025).  Psychedelics and Social Work: Social Worker Investment and Challenges. Roundtable presented at Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
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